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Slope Stability Analysis Using RMR and SMR Techniques in Cut Slopes, Dum Dum Parai, Kodaikanal, India

Kannan. MProfessor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, IndiaSyed RafyuddinUG student, Department of Civil Engineering, Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, IndiaVasanthakumar. VUG student, Department of Civil Engineering, Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, IndiaJohn Adams. RUG student, Department of Civil Engineering, Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India

Vol 6 No 2 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 2, February 2022 | Pages: 5-12

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OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 07-02-2022

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Abstract

Landslides are among the major natural disasters in the world. In hilly terrains of India, including Himalayan mountains landslides have been a major and widely spread natural disasters that strike life and property almost perennially and occupy a position of major concern. The present study of slope stability analysis by using Rock Mass Rating (RMR) techniques with Slope Mass Rating (SMR) in and around Dum Dum Parai area of Kodaikanal, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu involves in collecting the data from different sources. Pre-field data are collected such as selection of location, Base map, climatic condition, etc., On-field data are acquired by collecting the samples from different places where failures obtained. Post-Field data are done by testing the samples which are collected and obtaining the compressive strength for the rock and rock quality rating. Slope stability analysis is done by using the methods of Rock Mass Rating techniques with SMR. Based on the rock quality parameters and predicted slope stability conditions.  Finally, Remedial measures are to be taken in the necessary places where required and remedial measures such as decreasing the degree of slope and designed retaining walls.

Keywords

RMR with SMR, Rock quality and Slope stability


Citation of this Article

Kannan. M, Syed Rafyuddin, Vasanthakumar. V, John Adams. R, “Slope Stability Analysis Using RMR & SMR Techniques in Cut Slopes, Dum Dum Parai, Kodaikanal, India” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp 5-12, February 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.602002

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